Second Street Costa Rica

04/08/2026

🇺🇸 Are you an American in Costa Rica? The IRS still expects to hear from you.

If you own property here, live in Costa Rica full-time, or are even thinking about it—the IRS requires reporting and filing.

Most Americans don’t realize this until it’s already a problem. The penalties can be steep, even for an honest mistake. And if you're already behind, a current IRS amnesty program may let you fix it before it gets worse.

This session will walk you through exactly where you stand and concrete next steps—so you leave with a plan, not just a warning.

Join international tax expert, Jim Cassidy, CPA, for a free live session covering exactly what applies to you—brought to you by Second Street, Costa Rica's leading international mortgage lender.

📅 Thursday, August 6 @ 6 PM ET / 4 PM Costa Rica Time
💻 Live on Zoom with Q&A

Register here:

American in Costa Rica? The IRS still requires reporting and filing. Sign-up for this free August 6 webinar to learn more about your U.S. tax obligations.

04/07/2026

Here's to 250 years of independence! 🇺🇸

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Second Street! ❤️🤍💙

01/07/2026

Pura vida, eh? 🇨🇦

Did you know Second Street lends to Canadians? Buyers from the Great North get the same terms as Americans—all the way in Costa Rica.

Whether you're celebrating back home in Canada or here in your new home in Costa Rica, Happy Canada Day!

01/07/2026

We're proud to partner with such a beautifully designed and thoughtful development. 🌴

Our mortgages offer Americans and Canadians the best terms available for home financing in Costa Rica—and the advantages go beyond the rate itself.

We're excited to play a role in Numandi's future.

Numandi Residences is now offering 30-year mortgage financing options through our partnership with Second Street.

Please send us a direct message or write to us.
WhatsApp: (506) 8483-5656
Website: www.numandi.com

01/07/2026

Pride Month may be wrapping up, but our commitment to equality doesn't have a calendar. At Second Street, this isn't just a box to check—it's something we actively stand behind, every month of the year.

That's why we're proud sponsors of Cámara Comercio Diversa Costa Rica, the Cámara de Comercio Diversa de Costa Rica, the first diverse chamber of commerce in Costa Rica and Central America, dedicated to strengthening businesses and fostering positive relationships throughout Costa Rica and beyond.

Happy Pride. 🌈

08/06/2026

Ready for your Second Street Success Story?

Punta Uva Realty + Second Street = a match made in heaven for buyers on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. 🏠🏖️💙

The best 30-year, fixed-rate financing is now available—get started today and find your very own piece of pura vida!

08/06/2026

Cash isn't the only way—finally.

Luxury 5 bed, 4.5 bath home in Guanacaste’s Pacific Heights—closed with a U.S.-style mortgage from Second Street. 30-year, fixed-rate home financing.

Congratulations to Sarah In Costa Rica from KRAIN Costa Rica Real Estate and Dawn Lane on a beautiful close. 🤝

Link in bio to learn how Second Street’s U.S.-style financing works for Americans and Canadians in Costa Rica. 🇨🇷

03/06/2026

Behind Second Street

Meet Zachary Kay—our founder and CEO. He turned another year older last week and we're celebrating by sharing more about him.

Swipe through to see some of the photos featured on the blog—including a high-school-aged Zach on his very first trip to Costa Rica—plus a bonus photo you won't find on the blog.

Fun fact: on his first date with his now-girlfriend, he talked about buying a yoga retreat in Dominical. There was no financing available for foreigners at the time. He later fixed that problem. 💵

Get to know Zach a little better—link in bio. 🔗

29/05/2026

4 closings. 1 day. 🏠🏠🏠🏠

Buyers here deserve the same financing options they'd have back home—30-year fixed rates, the best terms in the market, and no surprises. That's Second Street. And when the right people are around the table, this is what you get.

This really is what a good day looks like.

Congratulations to our clients and thank you to everyone who was part of it:
Wendy Stoneham and Erika Lobo from Luxury Properties Costa Rica, Jeffrey Grosshandler and Olivia Abry from The Nosara Real Estate Agency, Secure Title, and Dawn Lane.

19/05/2026

When Elisa Florez’s clients lost their local bank pre-approval right before closing, the deal nearly died—all over a health issue. Their dream home (and deposit!) were suddenly on the line.

For anyone who's been down this road before, it's a frustratingly familiar story. Unfortunately, Elisa had heard enough about other lenders to know they weren't a trustworthy solution.

That's when she found Second Street.

We stepped in and saved the deal. Her clients secured better terms than anything else they’d be offered—all with excellent communication, an efficient process, and the unique reliability of institutional backing.

The experience left Elisa floored and her clients got the home they almost lost. 🥳

🌿 “The work was effortless. It really was a wonderful experience.”

Thank you, Elisa, not only for taking the time to capture this testimonial, but for such a meaningful endorsement. 💙